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L62 GBW

1993 Yamaha GTS1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,965 mi
Last recorded17,965 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Yamaha GTS100035,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 17,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 17,958 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 16,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 16,167 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,981 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 13,466 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 13,466 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2016 13,453 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 13,453 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,451 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2011 13,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake master cylinder is slightly creeping under load

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,267 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,804 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha GTS1000?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
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L62 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 35,770 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha GTS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L62 GBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha GTS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L62 GBW registered?

L62 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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